I don't think there's a single Free Agent of ours that we should re-sign. They're all either just come off freakishly good years and are going to get paid far too much (Kendrick, Albers) or just aren't very valuable or important. Kintzler will get a huge payday somewhere as a closer.

I know it backfired last year, but I maintain that trying to do a bullpen on the cheap with cast-off parts and non-roster invitees can work and is a better approach than overpaying free agents who may or may not pan out.

Rizzo needs to pull of another Fister-type trade. We also need an upgrade at catcher, but the problem is they'll be paying Wieters $10 million. The Lerners aren't going to want him to be a backup at that price. Otherwise, it's just filling out the bench and middle relievers.

Rizzo needs to pull of another Fister-type trade. We also need an upgrade at catcher, but the problem is they'll be paying Wieters $10 million. The Lerners aren't going to want him to be a backup at that price. Otherwise, it's just filling out the bench and middle relievers.

Just to play DA, the Fister deal essentially cost us Robbie Ray. There's been several posts wondering why we never seem to have good role players stockpiled, like relievers. Well .... That's why.

Rizzo needs to pull of another Fister-type trade. We also need an upgrade at catcher, but the problem is they'll be paying Wieters $10 million. The Lerners aren't going to want him to be a backup at that price. Otherwise, it's just filling out the bench and middle relievers.

Severino will get a chance to play, and if he performs, he'll end up the starter at some point in the season. I'm not worried that much about the catching situation. The biggest hole is a #3 starter to push Gio and Roark down to 4/5, and another solid arm in the bullpen if we don't keep Kintzler. We can always add more pieces before the trade deadline again. We're fortunate in that we don't have much competition again in the East.

With Murphy's knee issue, it might be worth finding another IF bench player too.

Severino will get a chance to play, and if he performs, he'll end up the starter at some point in the season. I'm not worried that much about the catching situation. The biggest hole is a #3 starter to push Gio and Roark down to 4/5, and another solid arm in the bullpen if we don't keep Kintzler. We can always add more pieces before the trade deadline again. We're fortunate in that we don't have much competition again in the East.

With Murphy's knee issue, it might be worth finding another IF bench player too.

Don't agree with that last statement. If the Braves or Marlins get a little pitching they will give the Nats more than they can handle